Sacrifice (2000)

 PC
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 168 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 140 out of 168
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 168
  3. Negative: 9 out of 168

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  1. [Anonymous]
    Feb 3, 2005
    10
    The last truly innovative game I have played. An all-time favorite with great production values and gameplay.
  2. DarkfallW.
    Aug 20, 2009
    10
    A True Classic. They don't make games like this anymore, and it's a true shame. This game is challenging and addictive, worth at least five playthroughs in single player mode and providing skirmish type maps in multi-player mode. Unfortunately the Internet Server is down for good, but you can still match up against the computer and enjoy a good skirmish in Multi-Player mode. For A True Classic. They don't make games like this anymore, and it's a true shame. This game is challenging and addictive, worth at least five playthroughs in single player mode and providing skirmish type maps in multi-player mode. Unfortunately the Internet Server is down for good, but you can still match up against the computer and enjoy a good skirmish in Multi-Player mode. For only eight dollars on steam you have got to give this game a try.… Expand
  3. StevenS.
    Mar 2, 2003
    10
    I really enjoy the level editor, because you're free to use all characters and graphics... Only it was hard to find the right triggers, but I figured it all out...
  4. Quentonis
    May 14, 2011
    10
    A very much underdog game it got passed up by a lot of others and that truly saddened me, this game has a mix of RTS and a magical FPS system too it, you're down in the fight and controlling the units is surprisingly easy for not being above the action. The game is charmingly funny and while the story is not the most engaging thing in the world it is quite fun to play through many timesA very much underdog game it got passed up by a lot of others and that truly saddened me, this game has a mix of RTS and a magical FPS system too it, you're down in the fight and controlling the units is surprisingly easy for not being above the action. The game is charmingly funny and while the story is not the most engaging thing in the world it is quite fun to play through many times over for the branching and changed story lines. Many different endings phenomenal voice acting (including Tim Curry) It is quirky fun and an overall enjoyable game and is in fact one of my favorites of all time.… Expand
  5. Morgotheron
    Sep 11, 2013
    10
    I play a lot of game, but Sacrifice is my number one. A fantastic story, beatiful music and great gameplay. In addition you have a chance to serve for god which you choose. That`s fantastic.
  6. Caz
    Sep 10, 2002
    10
    It is the best game i know.
  7. DestructiviusWicked-Lazyguy
    Mar 25, 2004
    10
    Innovation Humor Fantasy a lovely Campaign and the greatest Multiplayerfun i ever had makes me to be a Sacoholic.
  8. Bpy6
    Jul 25, 2009
    10
    A true classic from golden era of gaming. Challenging, epic, entertaining, innovative, I doubt we'll ever get such original games from today when casual gaming rules the industry. And more to that, Protagonist has voice of Roy Campbell from MGS, which makes if rather fun to play sometimes.
  9. JamesP.
    Aug 24, 2009
    10
    An Incredible game. The graphics are still increadible, the gameplay is addictive, there has not been a game made to date that matches the sheer depth of this game. 650MB is all it took Shiney to create something totally increadible. This game is one of the long lost treasures of gaming, I encourage anyone to try it and everyone to buy it. This game should have been developed now, 2009, An Incredible game. The graphics are still increadible, the gameplay is addictive, there has not been a game made to date that matches the sheer depth of this game. 650MB is all it took Shiney to create something totally increadible. This game is one of the long lost treasures of gaming, I encourage anyone to try it and everyone to buy it. This game should have been developed now, 2009, not in 2000. People weren't ready for this thing in 2000 it did too much and said too much and played too well. This is one of the most innovative user friendly and addicting game I've ever known. It's on steam for $12, 9EUR or £6, please buy it.… Expand
  10. DeusXCom
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    Truly unique strategy game with it's alternative approach, beautiful visuals, amazing soundtrack, different gods and excellent story and voice acting. 9/10
  11. Sultsparta
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    It is a beautiful masterpiece that any gamer can't afford to miss. It has a sad story though it is one of the least known gems in the world and was way ahead of it's time. PLAY IT! it's gaming history.
  12. Valarian25
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This is one of the old games i played together with "Clive barkers" undying.

    And again is a monolith and one of the few hybrid RTSRPG games that really work. The story is fantasy with a bit of a twist. Think Discworld kind of absurd humor, but with serious tone. The story in itself dont sound so great , its basicly a mage that made a deal with a demon to "destroy his enemies" that    This is one of the old games i played together with "Clive barkers" undying.

    And again is a monolith and one of the few hybrid RTSRPG games that really work.

    The story is fantasy with a bit of a twist. Think Discworld kind of absurd humor, but with serious tone.

    The story in itself dont sound so great , its basicly a mage that made a deal with a demon to "destroy his enemies" that kind of destroyed that world, and now follows the mage over different planes wrecking havoc.

    But the gameplay! its immersing and clever! You steer your mage on the battlefield commanding dragons and druids , combined with excellent graphics for its days, and a soundtrack that still blows me out the window, it makes a battle , feel like a titanic clash !

    The Soul Gathering system is also fun and makes for awesome multiplayer skirmishes and needs to be played to understand correctly.

    This is a game i recommend everyone to try, and for the low price its now selling for, you get one of the best handcrafted rpg hybrid in history, in my own humble opinion    … Expand
  13. tariyaki
    Apr 30, 2014
    9
    A lot of things could be said about this overlooked gem of a game, here are some of them:
    Innovative, imaginative, fun, funny, weird, engaging... I could go on and on.
    There are no bad sides to this game that I could think of.
    Pick it up and have some fun.
  14. iseeall
    Jul 29, 2013
    10
    An excellent game with lots of innovative ideas. Great story, and a very nice touch with reloading "this is not what actually happened". The artwork was amazing for the time. Really one of the best games ever, and surely one of the best in the RTS genre.
  15. AnonymousMC
    Oct 9, 2009
    5
    Pain in the a$$ to play. Hard to figure out what's going on. The game itself is impressive and the graphics are nice, but the implementation and controls can leave you befuddled and frustrated. I never want to hear the words "your creatures are dying" ever again.
  16. AnonymousMC
    Sep 5, 2009
    8
    Great game, serious voice acting like the old times... this game is a true reflection of the era where games didn't came by the dozen, and true concept, was needed to get the budget.

    The game is wonderful, rich scenarios, amazing voice acting with the classic comedy of the era, with an intriguing adaptive storyline that changes on every single decision you make after a mission.    Great game, serious voice acting like the old times... this game is a true reflection of the era where games didn't came by the dozen, and true concept, was needed to get the budget.

    The game is wonderful, rich scenarios, amazing voice acting with the classic comedy of the era, with an intriguing adaptive storyline that changes on every single decision you make after a mission.

    However, there's a point where the game feels like it was rushed to an end, leaving so much content and posibilities behind, and the AI feels kind of dumb at some times.

    This game is a must for anyone looking into something new, interesting and challenging.    … Expand
  17. JanosV.
    Aug 22, 2009
    9
    This game is absolutely fantastic. The single player campaign great but you can also enjoy a skirmish by choosing local game in the multi-player menu.
  18. LizB.
    May 24, 2002
    8
    I'm still playing different deities and getting the different spells!! This game rocks! The levels can get a little challenging, but that's the whole fun in it!
  19. NickR.
    Jan 26, 2008
    10
    This game pioneered the 3D RTS landscape and paved the way for games such as Gloom, Natural Selection, and Savage.
  20. AttilaB
    Aug 21, 2009
    10
    Possibly the best rts I have ever played. For its age this game is still awesome. Camera view is perfect. The controls are perfect the AI is perfect, the resource system is perfect, the missions are F***ing awesome and the story is engaging. I must have replayed and beat this game over 15 over in the past 5 years.
  21. GaborA.
    Nov 12, 2003
    9
    I dont even like strategy games but i love this game. Then again this is no ordinary strategy game.
  22. iamkyo90
    Dec 20, 2019
    9
    De lo mejor que salió para PC en RPG, la traducción en español es excelente. Las jugabilidad impresionante, estuve horas y horas jugándolo. Lo compré y volví a terminar en GOG.
  23. iddqd4
    Jan 23, 2018
    8
    このテキストは私のプロフィールにスコアが表示されるようにここにあります。
  24. Detraxxx
    Mar 23, 2016
    10
    Most innovative game of this genre. Graphics are really nice and story is thrilling. The game offers a large variety of endings. Game mechanics are easy to understand and both soundtrack and voicing are perfect.
  25. Manjit
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    Fantastic experience working on this game and I still play it every Christmas holiday. It's one of those games that you can play again and again. i have worked on many games but I keep coming back to this one. It has everything you need from great gameplay to strategy. Admittedly the learning curve for a beginner is steep but once over that curve it's pure pleasurable gameplay.
  26. FallenStar
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    With an impressive story, phenomenal and unique gameplay, Sacrifice is easily one of the best and most underrated games of all time.

    The storyline is intriguing backed up by splendid voice acting. The player can make various choices throughout the game that impact the path you're taking and the spells you'll be able to acquire. A memorable soundtrack fitting to the game backs up the    With an impressive story, phenomenal and unique gameplay, Sacrifice is easily one of the best and most underrated games of all time.

    The storyline is intriguing backed up by splendid voice acting. The player can make various choices throughout the game that impact the path you're taking and the spells you'll be able to acquire.
    A memorable soundtrack fitting to the game backs up the fun gameplay and the scale of the spells you'll be able to perform.
    Massive battles, interesting Wizards and Gods to choose from, one who plays this game won't forget it easily.
    The Scapex Editor that comes along with the game it's also a very impressive feature that allows the player to create his own scenarios to the game.

    For me it's a 10/10 and I highly recommend it to anyone out there that wishes to try something new.    … Expand
  27. robinson427
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Long ago this game was released and I installed in onto my PC. Little did I know I was about to have the most memorable gaming experience of my life.

    I remember staying home 'sick' and playing this ALL DAY. The single player is fantastic, the story is fun, and the multiplayer was one of the first of its kind. In fact, the multiplayer exist till this day. The Steam community has kept    Long ago this game was released and I installed in onto my PC. Little did I know I was about to have the most memorable gaming experience of my life.

    I remember staying home 'sick' and playing this ALL DAY. The single player is fantastic, the story is fun, and the multiplayer was one of the first of its kind. In fact, the multiplayer exist till this day. The Steam community has kept this game alive.

    In a nutshell, this game was similar to a early World of Warcraft but much more streamlined and simplified. In fact, WoW didn't come out till 2 years after Sacrifice. I think WoW stole some ideas.

    Nonetheless, give this game a shot. Even today it holds up.    … Expand
  28. Misza123
    Apr 5, 2019
    9
    Immortal classic that should be remember. Innovative gameplay (RTS TPP), good story and interesting lore. Graphic aged badly, but it's still the game of my childhood and one of the most original strategy.
  29. storygamer
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Sacrifice follows a very unique approach. It mixes real-time strategy with 3D third person perspective. And this idea works out wonderful. The graphics and gameplay are nearly perfect! Clearly a must-play!
  30. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Одна из тех игр детства, которую я переиграл после совершеннолетия, и понял что игра крутая и сегодня. Жалко что не вышло идейного наследника

Awards & Rankings

8
#8 Best PC Game of 2000
15
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
12
#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Da Gameboyz
    85
    If your system has the horsepower, this game allows you to experience the current limits in 3D gaming technology.
  2. Eurogamer
    60
    The camera view is frustrating, the controls are frustrating, the AI is frustrating, the resource system is frustrating, the missions are frustrating, and above all the fact that this game isn't half as good as we were all hoping it would be is very, very frustrating.
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  3. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    From its open-ended campaign and mind-searing graphics to its wide variety of multiplayer options, Sacrifice is one of those few games that manage to do just about everything right.
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